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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.56, 2,401.44 and 627.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.56, 2,401.44 and 627.04 is: 940.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.56 : 2,401.44 = 627.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.56/2,401.44 = 627.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.56x = 2,401.44 × 627.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.56x = 1,505,798.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,798.94/1,601.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.21

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